Product Care

To get the best performance from any Gill product it is essential that the care instructions, located on the inside of the garment, are followed. Below is a general guide on how to care for the different ranges of Gill technical clothing.

The first ever Marine specific range of aftercare products to help you look after your gear. The Gill Product Care
range restores and rejuvenates your marine garments making them last even longer. The range has been developed and
tested specifically for use on marine garments and includes an Intensive Spot Cleaner
, to remove stubborn dirt such as oil and grease, a Wash-in Cleaner
for use on all Gill waterproof, windproof and wicking fabrics and a Reproofing Spray
to produce a water, oil, salt and stain repellent finish to any fabric without affecting the breathability.

The Gill product care range is an essential addition to any sailor's kit bag.

If you are still unsure after having read this please contact our customer service department and one of our experts will respond as soon as possible.

Neoprene – Rinse in fresh water

Rubber & Breathable Boots

Clean

Remove salt and grit by washing under a tap or hose with fresh water. The outside of the boots can be cleaned with a warm non-detergent soap solution and rinsed thoroughly. Use a stiff brush to remove stubborn residue. You can also clean the inside of the boot with fresh water and a non-detergent soap. Wipe well to remove excess water inside and out.

Dry

Gill Boots should be allowed to dry naturally away from a direct heat source. You can improve the drying time by placing screwed up newspaper inside the boots. For best results dry for at least 48 hours.

Protect

Once fully dried, your Breathable boots can be treated with a Shoe Care Product such as Nik Wax or Grangers Conditioner for Leather. This will soften the leather and add a degree of water-repellency to the outside of the boot. To protect your rubber boots we recommend that they are stored out of direct sunlight.

Regularly wipe all blades and tools with an oiled cloth.
After contact with seawater you should rinse thoroughly with fresh water and dry completely inside and out.
Occasionally oil the locking and folding mechanisms of your Marine Tool with a drop or two of oil.

Keep all sand and grit out of the tool and keep folding mechanisms clean.
Remember to keep knife blades sharpened as dull blades can be potentially dangerous.